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Other Machine Operators

$1,387Weekly Pay

Weekly Pay

Earnings are median for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax, including amounts salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0), Customised Report.

StableFuture Growth

Future Growth

The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change, compared to all other occupations. Possible ratings are

Very strong growth

Strong growth

Moderate growth

Stable

Decline

Higher UnemploymentUnemployment

Unemployment

A lower unemployment rate shows people who work in this job are less likely to be out of work than people who work in other jobs.

13,700 workersEmployment Size

Employment Size

Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
Sources: ABS Labour Force Survey (custom trend) for 4-digit occupations (e.g., ANZSCO ID 1112) and 2016 Census for 6-digit occupations (e.g., ANZSCO ID 111211). As the figures come from different sources, the 6-digit figures may not sum to match the 4-digit totals.

Lower skillSkill level rating

Skill Levels

Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job tasks. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job. Entry level jobs often need no prior training or experience. Possible ratings are

Very high skill – 5+ years training or experience, or a Bachelor Degree or higher

High skill – 3+ years training or experience, or an Associate Degree or Diploma

Medium skill – 3+ years training or experience, or a Certificate III/IV

Lower skill – 1+ year of experience, or a Certificate II/III

Entry level – High School or Certificate I

68% Full-Time
Full-Time Share

Full-Time Share

Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

43 hours
Average full-time

Average full-time hours

Average full-time hours is the actual hours worked in this job per week, by people who work full-time hours in all of their jobs combined.

44 yearsAverage age

Average age

This is the average age of all workers in this job. See the Prospects page for the full age profile.

38% femaleGender Share

The number of people working as Other Machine Operators (in their main job) grew strongly over the past 5 years and is expected to stay about the same over the next 5 years: from 13,700 in 2018 to 13,700 by 2023.Job openings can come from new jobs being created, but most come from turnover (workers leaving).There are likely to be around 7,000 job openings over 5 years (that's about 1,400 a year).

Size: This is a medium sized occupation.

Unemployment: Unemployment was above average in 2018.

Location: Other Machine Operators work in many regions of Australia.

Industries: Most work in Health Care and Social Assistance; Manufacturing; and Construction.

Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $1,387 per week (similar to the average of $1,460). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.

Full-time: Many work full-time (68%, similar to the average of 66%).

Hours: Full-time workers spend around 43 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).

Age: The average age is 44 years (compared to the average of 40 years).

Gender: 38% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).

Employment Outlook

Number of Workers

Year

Number of Workers

Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, Department of Jobs and Small Business trend data to May 2018 and Department of Jobs and Small Business projections to 2023.

Year

Number of Workers

2008

12600

2009

12200

2010

10200

2011

11100

2012

10600

2013

12300

2014

9400

2015

12400

2016

10700

2017

13200

2018

13700

2023

13700

Weekly Earnings

Weekly Earnings (Before Tax)

Earnings

Other Machine Operators

Source: Based on ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0), May 2018, Customised Report. Median weekly total cash earnings for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate. Earnings are before tax and include amounts salary sacrificed. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the skills and experience of the worker and the demands of the role. These figures should be used as a guide only, not to determine a wage rate.

Earnings

Other Machine Operators

All Jobs Average

Full-Time Earnings

1387

1460

Main Industries

Main Employing Industries (% Share)

Main Employing Industries

Industry (% share)

Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Industries are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC 06).

Main Employing Industries

Industry (% share)

Health Care and Social Assistance

36.0

Manufacturing

23.5

Construction

9.3

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

7.5

Other Industries

23.7

States and Territories

NSW

VIC

QLD

SA

WA

TAS

NT

ACT

Employment by State and Territory (% Share)

State

Other Machine Operators

Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.

State

Other Machine Operators

All Jobs Average

NSW

30.4

31.6

VIC

28.5

25.6

QLD

19.4

20.0

SA

7.4

7.0

WA

10.3

10.8

TAS

2.0

2.0

NT

0.6

1.0

ACT

1.3

1.9

Age Profile

Age Profile (% Share)

Age Bracket

Other Machine Operators

Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.

Age Bracket

Other Machine Operators

All Jobs Average

All Jobs Average

15-19

3.8

-5.0

5.0

20-24

9.0

-9.3

9.3

25-34

18.9

-22.9

22.9

35-44

20.5

-22.0

22.0

45-54

25.9

-21.6

21.6

55-59

11.5

-9.0

9.0

60-64

7.2

-6.0

6.0

65 and Over

3.1

-4.2

4.2

Education Level

Highest Level of Education (% Share)

Type of Qualification

Other Machine Operators

Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.

Type of Qualification

Other Machine Operators

All Jobs Average

All Jobs Average

Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate

2.5

-10.1

10.1

Bachelor degree

10.7

-21.8

21.8

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.7

-11.6

11.6

Certificate III/IV

29.7

-21.1

21.1

Year 12

21.0

-18.1

18.1

Year 11

6.7

-4.8

4.8

Year 10 and below

20.5

-12.5

12.5

You can work as an Other Machine Operator without formal qualifications, however, they may be useful. Training is available through VET (Vocational Education and Training).

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Computers and electronics

Engineering and technology

Use engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.

Skills

Skills can be improved through training or experience.

Operation and control

55% Skill level

Controlling equipment or systems.

Operation monitoring

55% Skill level

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Reading comprehension

48% Skill level

Reading work related information.

Monitoring

45% Skill level

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Active listening

45% Skill level

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Abilities

Workers use these physical and mental abilities.

Oral comprehension

57% Skill level

Listen to and understand what people say.

Oral expression

55% Skill level

Communicate by speaking.

Problem spotting

55% Skill level

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

Perceptual speed

55% Skill level

Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.

Near vision

52% Skill level

See details that are up-close (within a few feet).

Activities

These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.

Handling and moving objects

72% Skill level

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.

Controlling equipment or machines

71% Skill level

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

Building good relationships

68% Skill level

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

Monitoring people, processes and things

67% Skill level

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

Checking for errors or defects

63% Skill level

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 51-9011.00 - Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders.

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Demands

The physical and social demands workers face most often are shown below.

Face-to-face discussions

Exposure to contaminants

Dangerous conditions

Work near dangers like high voltage electricity, flammable material, explosives or chemicals.

Health and safety of others

89% Important

Take responsibility for the health and safety of others.

Values

Work values are important to a person’s feeling of satisfaction. All six values are shown below.

Support

86% Important

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Independence

62% Important

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Relationships

62% Important

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Working conditions

52% Important

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Achievement

48% Important

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Recognition

33% Important

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Interests

Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.

Practical

100% Important

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Administrative

48% Important

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Analytical

29% Important

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Enterprising

29% Important

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Creative

19% Important

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

Helping

14% Important

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 51-9011.00 - Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders.